30 Jun 2008 — Brussels, Belgium Minister Cotman to address the ASEM Social Partners Forum Labour, Family and Social Affairs Minister Marjeta Cotman will address the 1st ASEM Social Partners Forum.
30 Jun 2008 — Nova Gorica/Paris, France Slovenia handing over the EU presidency to France Slovenia will hand over the EU presidency to France. The ceremony, scheduled for 2:40 pm in Trg Evrope - Nova Gorica (Slovenia), will be attended by the countries' foreign ministers Dimitrij Rupel and Bernard Kouchner. In Paris, Defence Minister Karl Erjavec will hand over the EU presidency in the field of defence to his French counterpart Herve Morin.
30 Jun 2008 — Brdo pri Kranju Open day of the Brdo Congress Centre The Brdo Congress Centre, which hosted the meetings of the Slovenian EU Presidency, will open its doors to the public. Group visits are scheduled at 11.00, 13.00, 14.00, 16.00 and 17.00. A free shuttle service will be provided from the central square of Kongresni Trg. Departures are scheduled at 10.00, 12.00, 13.00, 15.00 and 16.00.
30 Jun 2008 — Ljubljana Slovenian Officials presenting the EU Presidency achievements Justice Minister Lovro Sturm will talk to the press at 11 am about the achievements of the Slovenian stint at the helm of the EU. Finance Minister Andrej Bajuk will present to the press the Slovenian presidency achievements at noon.
26 Jun 2008 — Brussels, Belgium Slovenian Officials presenting EU Presidency achievements to the EP Slovenian Economy Minister Andrej Vizjak, Higher Education, Science and Technology Minister Mojca Kucler Dolinar, Justice Minister Lovro Sturm and Interior Minister Dragutin Mate are to present Slovenian presidency achievements to relevant committees of the European Parliament.
26 Jun - 27 Jun 2008 — Kyoto, Japan Meeting of G8 foreign ministers Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel will represent the EU at the two-day meeting of G8 foreign ministers.
26 Jun 2008 — Portoroz Conclusion of the Trio Presidency in the European security and defence policy A ceremony at the conclusion of the 18-month trio presidency of the EU (Germany, Portugal, Slovenia) in the European security and defence policy is to take place, with the defence ministers of the troika in attendance. Press conference scheduled for 7 pm.
24 Jun 2008 — Brussels, Belgium Slovenian officials to present the EU Presidency's achievements Finance Minister Andrej Bajuk will speak about the achievements of the Slovenian presidency at the European Parliament's Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs, Labour Minister Marjeta Cotman will address the Committee on Employment and State Secretary Romana Tomc the Committee on Women's Rights.
24 Jun 2008 — Brussels, Belgium EU-OPEC Energy Dialogue The Slovenian Minister of the Economy, Andrej Vizjak MSc, will attend the 5th ministerial meeting between the EU Member States and the OPEC Member Countries.
24 Jun 2008 — Brussels, Belgium Presentation of Trio Presidency's achievements in the area of transport Transport Minister Radovan Zerjav and his German and Portuguese counterparts will present the EU presiding trio's achievements in the area of transport.
24 Jun 2008 — Brussels, Belgium Appearance of Prime Minister Jansa in the European Parliament Prime Minister Janez Jansa, the current President of the European Council, will address an extraordinary plenary session of the European Parliament to present the conclusions of the latest EU summit.
23 Jun - 24 Jun 2008 — Luxembourg Agriculture and Fisheries Council The final meeting of the EU Agriculture and Fisheries Council to be held under the Slovenian Presidency will be chaired by the Slovenian Minister for Agriculture, Iztok Jarc. The two-day meeting will commence at 14:00 on Monday 23 June.
23 Jun 2008 — Brussels, Belgium Slovenian officials to address the European Parliament's committees Three Slovenian officials will address the European Parliament's committees as the Slovenian presidency term draws to an end. Education and Sport Minister Milan Zver and Culture Minister Vasko Simoniti will address the Committee on Culture and Education, European Affairs State Secretary Janez Lenarcic the Committee on Constitutional Affairs, and Economy Ministry State Secretary Tomaz Jersic the Committee on International Trade.
23 Jun 2008 — Novo Mesto Minister of Transport attending the opening of a new motorway section in the Dolenjska region Transport Minister Radovan Zerjav will attend the 11 am opening of a 5.5-kilometre motorway section between Lesnica and Kronovo, which is part E-70 link between Fernetici (Italian border), Ljubljana and Obrezje (Croatian border).
20 Jun - 21 Jun 2008 — Podcetrtek Informal meeting of defence ministers from SE Europe A two-day informal meeting of defence ministers from SE Europe is to be held in Slovenia, with regional cooperation high on the agenda. On Friday door-step statements are scheduled at 1:30 pm; beginning of meeting at 5 pm.
19 Jun - 20 Jun 2008 — Brussels, Belgium European Council EU leaders will meet for a two-day summit, chaired by Slovenian Prime Minister Janez Jansa, to debate the way forward after the Irish rejection of the Lisbon Treaty and response to rising prices of food and crude oil. European perspective for Western Balkans beyond doubt, says Prime Minister Janez Jansa
19 Jun 2008 — Brussels, Belgium Conference promoting the European Grouping for Territorial Cooperation Regional Minister Ivan Zagar is to take part in the a conference that will discuss ways to promote European Grouping for Territorial Cooperation, a cohesion policy instrument.
18 Jun 2008 — Strasbourg, France Minister Virant attending a meeting of the Kangaroo Group Public Administration Minister Gregor Virant is to speak at a meeting of the Kangaroo Group about better regulations and administrative barriers on EU level.
17 Jun 2008 — Strasbourg, France European Parliament AFET Committee Meeting The president of the EU General Affairs and External Relations Council, Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel, is to attend a session of the Foreign Policy Committee of the European Parliament.
17 Jun - 18 Jun 2008 — Strasbourg, France European Parliament Plenary Session At the June plenary session, President of the Justice and Home Affairs Council, Slovenian Interior Minister Dragutin Mate, is to present in the European Parliament the proposed directive on the return of persons. On Wednesday, 18 June, State Secretary Lenarcic will present to the morning assembly of MEPs the preparation of the June European Council and deliver a statement of the Council on the rising oil prices. In the afternoon part of the session he will present the preparation of the EU–Russia summit.
16 Jun 2008 — Luxembourg General Affairs and External Relations Council The EU General Affairs and External Relations Council is to meet under the chairmanship of Foreign Minster Dimitrij Rupel. Also scheduled are a EU-Israel Association Council meeting and the signing of the Stabilisation and Association Agreement with Bosnia-Herzegovina.
16 Jun 2008 — Brussels, Belgium Ceremony marking the launch of the Jason satellite Higher Education, Science and Technology Minister Mojca Kucler Dolinar is to attend a ceremony marking the launch of the Jason satellite.
13 Jun 2008 — Brussels, Belgium Concert celebrating the European Year of Intercultural Dialogue and the conclusion of the Slovenian EU Presidency At the mid-point of the European Year of Intercultural Dialogue 2008 and on the conclusion of the Slovenian Presidency of the Council of the European Union, a concert, jointly organised by the City of Brussels, the European Commission and the Government Communication Office, is to feature StrojMachine of Slovenia, among others.
13 Jun 2008 — Skopje, Macedonia Foreign Minister Rupel's visit to Macedonia Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel is to visit Macedonia as the chair of the EU General Affairs and External Relations Council. He is to meet with his counterpart Antonio Milososki, President Branko Crvenkovski, Interior Minister Gordana Jankulovska and Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski.
13 Jun 2008 — Maribor Prime Minister attending a Businesseurope conference Prime Minister Janez Jansa is to attend a conference of European employers' association Businesseurope; a statement scheduled for 10:50 am and a press conference after the meeting at 1 pm.
13 Jun 2008 — Osaka, Japan Minister Bajuk attending the session of G8 finance ministers Finance Minister Andrej Bajuk will be representing the EU at the session of G8 finance ministers.
12 Jun 2008 — Brussels, Belgium Minister Podobnik attending a meeting on climate change Environment Minister Janez Podobnik as the president of the EU Environment Council will take part in a meeting on climate change in the European Parliament.
12 Jun - 13 Jun 2008 — Brussels, Belgium Informal NATO defence ministerial meeting Defence Minister Karl Erjavec is to take part in an informal two-day NATO defence ministerial.
12 Jun 2008 — Loka pri Mengsu Signing of a memorandum of intent for a Regional School of Public Administration Senior foreign ministry officials from Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Montenegro, Croatia, Kosovo, Macedonia and Serbia will sign a memorandum of intent to set up a Regional School of Public Administration; at 11 am.
12 Jun 2008 — Geneva, Switzerland Informal Meeting of Ministers of Labour and Social Affairs in the margins of the ILO Conference Minister of Labour, the Family and Social Affairs Marjeta Cotman will co-chair an informal meeting of EU ministers for labour and social affairs during the International Labour Organization (ILO) conference on decent employment opportunities for young people.
12 Jun - 13 Jun 2008 — Luxembourg EU Transport and Telecommunications Council (12.6) A two-day session of the EU Transport and Telecommunications Council begins with a meeting of ministers in charge of telecommunications, to be chaired by Economy Minister Andrej Vizjak and Technology Minister Mojca Kucler Dolinar. --- (13.6) EU transport ministers, headed by Slovenia's Radovan Zerjav, will be in session, focusing on land-based transport and the proposal for a directive on road infrastructure safety management.
11 Jun 2008 — Ljubljana Press conference about road safety Transport Minister Radovan Zerjav and Interior Minister Dragutin Mate are to speak about road safety at a press conference at 1 pm.
10 Jun 2008 — Tokyo, Japan Meeting of G8 interior ministers The chair of the EU Home Affairs and Justice Council, Slovenian Interior Minister Dragutin Mate, will attend a meeting of G8 interior ministers.
9 Jun 2008 — Ljubljana Foreign Minister Rupel to meet secretary general of the Arab League Amr Moussa Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel will meet Amr Moussa, the secretary general of the Arab League at 10 am. The pair is expected to address the press afterwards.
9 Jun - 10 Jun 2008 — Luxembourg Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council (9.6) Slovenia's Marjeta Cotman will chair a meeting of EU ministers for employment and social affairs on the first day of the Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council session. --- (10.6) EU health ministers will meet under the chairmanship of Slovenia's Zofija Mazej Kukovic to discuss the combat against cancer, among other topics.
9 Jun 2008 — Brnik US President Bush to arrive in Slovenia US President George W. Bush and his spouse Laura will arrive at Joze Pucnik Ljubljana Airport at 9:05 pm, to be welcomed by Prime Minister Janez Jansa, the president of the European Council, and his spouse Urska Bacovnik.
9 Jun 2008 — Ljubljana EU Troika - China meeting Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel and his Chinese counterpart Yang Jiechi will head delegations at the EU Troika-China meeting. A press conference is scheduled for 4:15 pm.
6 Jun 2008 — Luxembourg Meeting of the EU Justice and Home Affairs Council The EU Justice and Home Affairs Council, chaired by Slovenian Justice Minister Lovro Sturm, is to be in session to debate the protection of the environment through criminal law.
6 Jun 2008 — PRAGUE, Czech Republic Minister Bajuk to visit the Czech Republic Slovenian Finance Minister Andrej Bajuk, the president of the EU Economic and Monetary Affairs Council (ECOFIN), is to visit the Czech Republic to present Slovenia's experience with the adoption of the euro.
6 Jun 2008 — Luxembourg Meeting of the EU energy ministers EU energy ministers are to meet under the chairmanship of Slovenian Economy Minister Andrej Vizjak.
6 Jun 2008 — Ljubljana Minister Zagar and European Regional Affairs Commissioner Huebner to visit the Primorsko Technological Park Local Government Minister Ivan Zagar and European Regional Affairs Commissioner Danuta Huebner are to visit the Primorsko Technological Park at 10 am.
6 Jun 2008 — Ljubljana Brazilian Foreign Minister Amorimo to visit Slovenia Brazilian Foreign Minister Celso Amorimo is to visit Slovenia. He will meet his Slovenian counterpart Dimitrij Rupel at 9:30 am and take part in the EU-Brazil meeting at noon. Press statements are scheduled for 10:30 am 2:40 pm.
5 Jun 2008 — London, UK Ministerial conference on employment of the disabled Labour, the Family and Social Affairs Minister Marjeta Cotman is to attend a ministerial conference on employment of the disabled.
5 Jun 2008 — BELGRADE, Serbia Meeting of the International Commission for the Sava Basin Environment Ministry State Secretary Mitja Bricelj is to take part in the meeting of the International Commission for the Sava Basin.
5 Jun 2008 — Luxembourg Meeting of EU home affairs ministers Interior Minister Dragutin Mate is to chair a meeting of EU home affairs ministers.
5 Jun 2008 — Ljubljana Government session The government is to convene for its regular weekly session at 10 am. Its agenda includes a regulation on the tolling of trucks. A press conference is scheduled for 1 pm.
5 Jun 2008 — Luxembourg Meeting of the Environment Council A meeting of the Environment Council is to be held under the chairmanship of Slovenian Environment Minister Janez Podobnik.
5 Jun 2008 — Ljubljana Signing of a collective agreement Public Administration Minister Gregor Virant, Finance Minister Andrej Bajuk and the representatives of unions are to sign a collective agreement on a common system for assigning work places and titles into wage brackets; at 1 pm.
5 Jun 2008 — Lenti, Hungary Meeting of Slovenian and Hungarian transport ministers Transport Minister Radovan Zerjav is to meet his Hungarian counterpart Pal Szabo.
4 Jun - 5 Jun 2008 — Brussels, Belgium Minister Rupel attending a Plenary Part-Session of the European Parliament A two-day meeting of the European Parliament is to begin with Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel, the chair of the General Affairs and External Relations Council, expected to address the MEPs at 5 pm. Rupel is also to meet Monaco Prince Albert II at 3:30 pm. European Affairs State Secretary Janez Lenarcic will also be in attendance.
4 Jun 2008 — Ljubljana Ukrainian President's visit to Slovenia Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko will meet his Slovenian counterpart Danilo Tuerk and Prime Minister Janez Jansa as part of his visit here. Yushchenko and Tuerk will address the press at 5:10 pm.
4 Jun 2008 — Ljubljana PM Jansa to address a panel on the EU's future challenges Prime Minister Janez Jansa will address a panel on the EU's future challenges. Organised by the International Institute for Middle-East and Balkan Studies, the event will be held at Evropa Center at 5 pm.
3 Jun 2008 — Trieste, Italy Minister Virant attending a seminar on the effectiveness of Public Administration Public Administration Minister Gregor Virant will take part in a seminar of the Venice Commission dubbed "The Effectiveness of Public Administration and Its Europeanization".
3 Jun 2008 — Brdo pri Kranju EU Troika – Republic of South Africa Meeting of the EU troika and the Republic of South Africa. A press conference is scheduled for 3:45 pm.
3 Jun 2008 — Luxembourg Economic and Financial Affairs Council The EU Economic and Financial Affairs Council (ECOFIN) meets under the chairmanship of Finance Minister Andrej Bajuk. A press conference is scheduled for 1 pm.
3 Jun 2008 — Ljubljana South African Foreign Minister's visit to Slovenia South African Foreign Minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma will arrive for a working visit. A press conference with Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel is scheduled for 11:30 am.
2 Jun 2008 — Frankfurt, Germany Ceremony for the 10th anniversary of the European Central Bank Prime Minister Janez Jansa is to attend a ceremony marking the 10th anniversary of the European Central Bank; at 3:30 pm.
2 Jun 2008 — Ljubljana Visit of the Hungarian Minister of Justice and Law Enforcement Interior Minister Dragutin Mate and Public Administration Minister Gregor Virant are due to meet Hungarian Justice and Law Enforcement Minister Tibor Draskovics; at 10 am and 11:15 am.
2 Jun 2008 — Frankfurt, Germany Meeting of the Eurogroup Finance Minister Andrej Bajuk is to take part in a meeting of the Eurogroup held in Frankfurt to mark the 10th anniversary of the European Central Bank; press conference scheduled for noon. In the evening, Bajuk is to travel to Luxembourg to attend a ceremony at the 50th anniversary of the European Investment Bank.